(WWJ) Patrons will have to present some paperwork if they want to drink at this particular Detroit bar.
Marble Bar, in the city's New Center, is one of the first in the area to begin requiring a COVID-19 vaccination card, or a negative test to enter.
On social media, the business announced new rules to go into effect this Friday, July 30.
"Regrettably, due to the emergence and spread of the Delta variant Marble Bar will begin requiring proof of vaccination OR a negative Covid test within 48 hours prior to admittance into the venue. We are sorry for any inconvenience that this may cause; however the safety of our staff and patrons is paramount to us," Marble management wrote on Facebook.
"The Delta variant has proven to be more resilient against the vaccine and more transmissible in all environments. As an establishment aiming to bring people close together, we feel it is our duty to limit transmission and proliferation of Covid-19 in any way possible so that the party can continue.
Proof of vaccination OR a negative Covid test may be presented at the door. Either physical proof or an image on your phone will be accepted. Your name must be visible and match the name on your State issued ID. Thanks for the understanding."
Comments on the post show the majority appeared to support the policy, although others questioned the logic behind it.
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John R. Struman wrote: "Damn straight. Happy to present my vaccination card when needed. Not all of us feel obligated to play our part but I’m always happy to. And good riddance to those who won’t."
Jessica Bojanowski replied: "If the Delta variant is resilient against the vaccine, isn’t there just gonna be a bunch of vaccinated people spreading it around in your establishment? But, it’s ok because they’ve had the jab? Makes zero sense."
While remains to be seen whether this move could hurt business at the bar, one Mable fan speculated that it won't be a problem.
Gabrial Szakal commented: "Smartbar in Chicago is doing this and they’ve had lines around the block. Don’t let the naysayers discourage you from this decision."
This comes as case counts climb a bit, but are still relatively low in metro Detroit. On Tuesday, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention changed its guidance in some states, urging vaccinated people to wear masks indoors while in public, but did not include Michigan.
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